Thursday, 3 December 2015

So Christmas is right around the corner,
which means Christmas shopping! I’m typically not one to do Christmas Gift
Guides because let’s face it – by the time I get round to doing them everyone
and their dog has blogged about the best beauty kits and sets on the market. I
always jump late on the bandwagon, I can’t help it. Having said that though,
this year I really wanted to try and give some of you ideas on what to get your
closest ladies. I decided to focus on some more expensive treats that I would
personally love to find under my
Christmas tree. We have fashion, makeup and hair care bits thrown in the mix,
so let’s get started…

If you know someone that’s really into hair
care then things seriously don’t get any better than the new Loreal Steampod* (here). This innovative lil’ tool takes hair styling to a whole new
level. It uses steam to style the locks, which makes it 10x more gentle then
our regular heat-styling tools. It minimizes the heat damage whilst making the
hair look and feel super smooth and shiny and the long lasting results are
incredible. Wanna hear a little secret? I actually way prefer it to my GHDs.
Review is coming your way soon, but I’m sure that many ladies would love to
unwrap this gem on Christmas Day.

If you have a candle lover in your life then
you can’t go wrong with the Jo Malone
candles (here). They are so
luxurious, smell absolutely incredible and look so classy and sophisticated in
every home. My fave scent is the Lime
Basil & Mandarin (here / review) one, which is perfect for every season
because of its fresh and clean scent. Every Jo Malone candle comes beautifully wrapped
and it would be the perfect treat to find under the Christmas tree.

For the more fashion-oriented lady in your
life I’d say go for a watch. It’s a piece that will always remind her of you
and it’s really very special. I still remember the excitement of my best friend
(find her blog here) last year when
she opened her Daniel Wellington
watch (here). They are my favorite as they come in so many different shapes and colors
and the quality is fab. My recent favorite is this Classic Bristol* one in Rose Gold (here). It goes with almost any outfit and the leather wristband
gives it such sophisticated feel. I love it and if you fancy treating someone
special to a DW watch you can get 15% off with the code ‘rosychicc’. It’s valid
until January 15th.

I personally love getting new perfumes as
presents and I think it’s always great to get your loved ones a new scent. The Chloe Eau de Parfume (here) has been all I’ve been wearing
for the past few months and it’s definitely one to check out. It’s super
feminine and just screams ‘special’. Definitely go give it a little spritz and
see for yourself.

Zoeva brushes. Do I need to say more? Swoon! They tick all the boxes what can
I say. Makeup brushes are always a good idea as you can never have too many, am
I right? The Zoeva Rose Gold Luxury
Brush Set (here / review) would definitely be something I
would loooove to unwrap on Christmas Day. The quality is absolutely incredible,
the brushes make makeup application a child’s play and the bristles are so soft
it’s not even funny. There are eight gorgeous brushes in total, housed in a
lovely faux leather travel bag and I use every single one of them on a daily basis.
The set it incredible value for money, so you can’t really go wrong.

There are tons of fab makeup sets out this
year but if you don’t want to go for them then a high quality makeup piece is
the way to go. I personally don’t know anyone who would say ‘no’ to a Chanel lippy for instance, so why not
opt for one? They are true classics, just pick a finish and a shade and you’re
set. And if you’re shopping for a nail polish fanatic, then a luxurious high-end nail polish is always a good
idea. Formula wise, my faves are YSL
and EsteeLauder as they apply like a dream, stay put for ages and have
beautiful high-gloss finish. They shades are to die for as well, so go have a
look.

Wednesday, 2 December 2015

The Christmas Party season is officially
open, which means it’s time for a quick and easy makeup transformation. Most
probably in the ladies bathroom. Classy times, I know. It’s not the most desirable of places but sometimes it has
to be done when your dressing table is not an option. I’ve got you covered
though, so fear not! All you need is a handful of easy-to-slap on products,
which will get your everyday office makeup from bare-there to oh-so-glamorous
and party-ready. The list of products goes as follows…

Even though I always like to go for
budge-proof base makeup when I’m going out, things may still need a bit of
freshening up. I like to start by topping my foundation with my trusty Lancome Miracle Cushion Foundation (here / review). It adds a bit of coverage, as well as injects some moisture
back into my skin. It goes on beautifully and doesn’t disturb the makeup
underneath – fab. If you don’t want
to go down the foundation route though, you can always pop some concealer under
your eyes and on any spots that may have be peeking through. The Soap & Glory Kick Ass (here / review) is perfect as it comes in two shades – one for the eye area
and one for blemishes. Then simply dust some powder all over the face to take
away any shine and to help set everything in place. Chanel Les Beiges (here
/ review) is always my powder of
choice as it blends like a dream and adds a touch of coverage without looking
caked on.

By the end of the working day chances are
your blush and bronzer are nowhere to be seen, so reapplication is in order.
Enhance those cheekbones and warm thing up with a touch of bronzing powder and
you’re good to go. My favorite as of late is the Bare Minerals Ready Bronzer (here),
which ticks all the boxes with its buttery, easy-to-blend formula. For some added
color simply dust some blush on the apples of your cheeks. I love Benefit Rockateur (here / review) for
nights out as it highlights the area beautifully and makes mu skin look dewy
and fresh.

For eyes, you can’t go wrong with a speedy smokey
eye and the Kiko Eyeshadow Stick in #6 Golden Brown (here / review) is the
bomb. The bronze-y shade is absolutely gorgeous and the metallic finish is the
perfect touch for any party. It’s completely foolproof to use and it stays on
until you say so. If you want to add more drama into your makeup then you can’t
go wrong with eyeliner. It’s a bit tricky to apply with mascara on, but it
makes the biggest difference, so in my makeup bag it goes. I love the Loreal Super Liner Perfect Slim (here) as it’s offers great precision
and the tip is perfect for creating both thin and thick wing.

When I think Christmas Party I instantly
think red lip. It’s the ultimate seasonal must-have, isn’t it! Red lipstick
tends to be a bit hard to apply on the go though and that’s why I opted for the
Maybelline Color Drama Velvet Lip Pencil
in Light It Up (review). The
bright classic red share is to die for and compliments all skin tones
beautifully. It is super easy and faff-free to apply and the best part is that
it stays in tact for hours, regardless of the number of cocktails I’m having.
Just make sure you steer clear of the mistletoe because this baby transfers. A lot.

No one has time for complex hairstyles
post-work, so it’s all about getting texture. Just spritz some texturizing
spray through your locks, give them a scrunch and voila – hello voluminous
party-ready hair! I can’t live without my Charles
Worthington Texturizing Spray (here
/ review), which never fail to
deliver all the right amounts of oomph to my strands. Last but not least, spritz
on your favorite perfume and you’re done! Mine pick is Chloe Eau de Parfum (here)
– it’s just divine! Go give it asniff
ladies and add it to your Christmas wishlist!

Have you tried any of these
products? Which is your number one Christmas party essential?

Tuesday, 1 December 2015

Happy December 1st everyone!
Today I got up and the first thing I did was to play Mariah Carey’s All I Want
For Christmas Is You – a tradition which started at uni and something I do
every year without fail. It will be on repeat the whole day and let me tell you
– my Christmas mood is officially ON. Before fully diving into the whole
Christmas craze though let’s wrap November up and talk beauty favorites. I
haven’t tried a bunch of stuff this past month but instead rediscovered my love
for some forgotten babes. I sense that they will be making quite the appearance
on the blog soon because they are all that
good. Allow me to explain…

Step aside Mac Soar & Brave, I have a
new fave lip combo! Ever since Halloween when I opted for a more vampy look all
I’ve wanted to coat my lips with has been Essence
Lip Liner in Soft Berry (here / review) and Rimmel Matte Kate in 107 (here
/ review). You can see me wearing the
combo here and I love how bold yet sophisticated
it looks. I like to outline my lips with Soft
Berry and slightly bring it inwards, leaving the very center of the lips
bare. Then I go over the uncovered part with 107 and we get the most beautiful ombre effect. Both shades
compliment each other beautifully and it’s the perfect combo for this time of
year. Christmas Party companion sorted.

I’ve been needing all the glow recently as
my skin has been a bit dull and lackluster and the Benefit Girl Meets Pearl (here)
has been making my cheeks rather happy. This golden pink cream highlighter is
absolutely stunning and creates the most gorgeous natural finish. I like to pop
it at the highest points of my face and I adore how beautifully it reflects the
light, making me look dewy and radiant. A little goes a long way and I love
that this is a glitter-free highlight. It just adds light and luminosity to the
complexion without making you look like a walking disco ball. Love.

Benefit
Hervana (here) is all I’ve been swirling on the apples of my cheeks and I
am not complaining. This beauty gives me serious autumn-y vibes and I love how
it perks and warms up my cheeks. The beautiful light veil of color Hervana gives is so flattering and gently
it highlights my apples. The buttery, long-lasting formula is pure perfection
as well and the blush blends like charm, which ensured it a front row in my
makeup bag this season.

Another cheek companion comes from the SleekContour Kit in Light (here). Housed in a small compact are a
bronzer and a pretty pinky champagne highlight. I find that the bronzer is
perfect for both contouring and warming up the face as it’s neither too ashy nor
too orange. It’s right in the middle and it’s a good’un’for us fair skinned
gals. The highlight is quite the beauty as well and I also like to dust some in
the inner corners of my eye – it opens up the look beautifully. Pop this to
your wish list ladies, it’s incredible quality and form the drugstore as well.

Greige and I have been having a love affair all
year round and the Barry M Gelly Nail
Polish in Almond (here) has been my polish of choice in
November. I mean look at it – the beautiful blend of beige and grey is so
classy and chic and goes incredibly well with any outfit. Good neutral shades
are a must in winter and this one ticks all the boxes. The chip-free gel-like
formula is a hit as well and hangs around for days and days.

Statement necklaces are a seasonal must-have
and this Happiness Boutique Be Beautiful
Statement Necklace in Yellow* (here)
is something I have fallen head over heels in love with recently. The quality
is incredible and I like that is adds a little something something to any outfit without screaming ‘bling bling’. I
have my Christmas party outfit sorted then – LBD, black studs and this lil’
beaut on. Winning combo.

Have you tried any of the
products mentioned? Which beaut product have you been obsessing over recently?